Good morning from Waynesboro, GA! Welcome to #DayintheLife of Kelli Roberts. I’m currently the ITAAC Manager for Plant Vogtle 3&4. Don’t worry I’ll explain later what an ITAAC is. pic.twitter.com/0zMZ9F2XAv
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Just a little information about me. I am a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering and a graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery with a degree in mathematics.
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I am passionate about the benefits nuclear power has on our environment, so new nuclear is really important to me.
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I started with @SouthernNuclear as a co-op at Plant Hatch, and from the day I set foot on what would one day be Vogtle 3&4 soil, I wanted to be a part of this exciting project. https://t.co/8QePJBhDtE
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In my free time I mentor high school girls through a program called Hope for Augusta, a local organization that serves Augusta families through after-school tutoring, Bible studies, mentorships, and summer programs.
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One of my mentees just graduated and I am so proud of her. I used to be extremely work focused. Now, my love of Jesus leads me to want to use my time to help others. pic.twitter.com/Sw7fkJyilM
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My favorite moment of every day is seeing this view on the way into the site. Seeing the water vapor come from the cooling tower is a rewarding reminder of the journey to get Unit 3 to this point. pic.twitter.com/9wqBO2J0gV
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Looking at this view also makes me think about one of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Vogtle, “What’s that cloud coming from the site?” and this is the perfect time to explain what it is!
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What you see coming from the cooling tower is non-radioactive water vapor being released as a part of the plant’s cooling process. Cooling towers are an environmentally friendly way of removing heat from the circulating water before it is returned to its source. pic.twitter.com/pz5QkAtluu
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When I get to work, I have a meeting to discuss the ongoing work with ITAACs. You are probably wondering what’s an ITAAC?
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A combined license enables the licensee to construct a plant and to operate it once specific design commitments identified in the combined license are satisfied.
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These design commitments are validated by Inspections, Tests, and Analyses, which must meet established Acceptance Criteria, and are called ITAAC.
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All ITAACs are required by 10 CFR Part 52 licensing process to be submitted and accepted before the NRC will issue the 52.103(g) finding. Upon receipt of the 52.103(g) finding, a licensee is authorized to load fuel. pic.twitter.com/K6kSGfLboC
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Last year, Vogtle Unit 3 made history by becoming the first plant to receive the 52.103(g) finding better known as, 103(g). pic.twitter.com/xFgZSogdzc
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The 103(g) finding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) signifies that a unit has been constructed and will be operated in conformance with the Combined License and NRC regulations. https://t.co/2OzztBLSon
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Here is a photo of me with a copy of the letter. pic.twitter.com/fUvujiF9Fd
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The steps to close out an ITAAC vary by the ITAAC, but in general, the ITAAC require various inspections, tests, and/or analyses (ITA) be performed to demonstrate the acceptance criteria (AC) are met.
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The ITA are performed by construction, testing, maintenance, security, projects, engineering, operations, or ITAAC organizations, and documentation is compiled into principal closure documents (PCDs)—typically by the ITAAC organization—to show the AC has been met.
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Once all required PCDs are archived, then we submit the ITAAC Closure Notification (ICN) to the NRC. We review subsequent plant changes in accordance with our ITAAC maintenance program to ensure that the SSCs are maintained, and significant changes are reported to the NRC.
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My next meeting is with other departments to help us update each other on our department’s needs and projects. Cross functional meetings like these are important as they bring together many perspectives and allow us to create effective plans for departments and site projects. pic.twitter.com/zgBmHuScPb
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Being a part of the Vogtle 3&4 project is a special feeling. Working to bring Georgians safe, reliable, emission-free energy will be one of the highlights of my career. pic.twitter.com/OFmziENcYV
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I enjoyed sharing my day with @WomenInNuclear as we work to make history at Vogtle 3&4. To stay up to date on the latest Vogtle 3&4 information visit – https://t.co/e3A84TYOFJ pic.twitter.com/515bZYPx4J
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